8Meaning of national of a country

8 Meaning of national of a country

General definition (1) A national of a country (other than the United States of America or China) is: (a) an individual who is a citizen of the country; or (b) an individual who is entitled to live indefinitely in the country. Definition for the United States of America (2) A national of the United States of America is: (a) a national of the United States of America, as defined in Title III of the Immigration and Nationality Act of the United States of America; or (b) a permanent resident of the United States of America. Definition for China (2A) A national of China is an individual who is a national of China according to the law of China, other than an individual who is usually resident within the territory of a relevant World Trade Organization member. Exception for New Zealand (3) Despite subsection (1), a national of New Zealand does not include an individual who: (a) is entitled to live in the Cook Islands, Niue or Tokelau; and (b) does not live in New Zealand.